Sentences with phrase «traction on slippery roads»

While it certainly gives great traction on slippery roads, it does make both emissions and economy worse on the E220d.

All - wheel drive is available on all trim levels, and the system, which is geared toward improved traction on slippery roads, includes a separate 2WD mode for improved fuel efficiency.

The available intelligent all - wheel - drive system provides increased traction on slippery roads by actively managing the torque distribution between the front and rear axles, based on factors such as wheel speed, throttle and surface conditions.

Thanks to its anti-lock braking system giving you better traction on slippery roads and its available hill start assist and available hill descent control giving you more control on steeper climbs, getting to jobsites is no problem.

To avoid loss of traction on slippery roads, is it better to brake in neutral rather than downshifting and braking in - gear?

The Q7 features a powerful 333 hp 3.0 - liter supercharged V - 6 with Audi adaptive air suspension and standard Quattro ® all - wheel drive to allow for added traction on slippery road surfaces.

Having standard - fit all - wheel drive on Mitsubishi Lancers with the 2.4 - liter engine (2.0 - liter models only come with front - wheel drive) also means there's good amounts of traction on slippery road surfaces and in snowy conditions — on top of being a relative novelty at this price point (the only all - wheel drive alternative, the Subaru Impreza, is nearly $ 2,000 more expensive to buy than a like - for - like Mitsubishi Lancer).

Besides the unique Symmetrical All - Wheel Drive system, the all - new Subaru XV comes equipped with X-MODE that has been designed to increase drivability by optimising integrated control of the engine, All - Wheel Drive system and brakes to provide additional control when tires slip and lose traction on a slippery road surface, including when descending hills.

Not exact matches

If you're on the road and visibility is too poor or the road is too slippery, rather pull over and switch on your car's hazards until visibility or traction improves.

This all - new available system helps enhance traction and control on slippery or snow - covered roads.

What is interesting, is that although the car has a slight tendency to understeer as you enter a corner on a slippery road, the 4MATIC system noticeably reduces the power to the outside front tire (and quickly), applying traction to the inside wheel.

Helps ensure the vehicle will be sure - footed on the road in a variety of conditions, such as fast cornering, uneven pavement, potholes, slippery surfaces and anything that compromises traction

Stability and Traction Control (STC) to provide sure acceleration from a stand still and at speed on slippery roads (T5 turbocharged front wheel - drive only)

This all - new system, available on LS, LT and Premier models, enhances traction and control on slippery or snow - covered roads.

Regardless of output, the T6 engines are smooth and powerful, and the all - wheel - drive system apportions power to individual wheels to maximize traction and grip through turns or on slippery roads.

One advantage that the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross offers is the Super All - Wheel Control (S - AWC) drivetrain, which provides extra power and traction on wet and slippery road conditions.

Buick's midsize Century features traction control, an electronic system that helps keep cars from skidding on slippery roads.

The 4WD system comes with «On - Demand 4WD Functioning» which automatically implements rear wheel traction control by determining road conditions and maintaining traction on loose, rough and slippery surfaces while improving stability while cornerinOn - Demand 4WD Functioning» which automatically implements rear wheel traction control by determining road conditions and maintaining traction on loose, rough and slippery surfaces while improving stability while cornerinon loose, rough and slippery surfaces while improving stability while cornering.

In the LSS, the system works with the car's standard anti-lock brakes and the engine to prevent the front wheels from losing traction while accelerating on slippery roads.

Going around corners or on slippery roads, McLaren brakes the inside wheel, effectively providing more traction to the outer wheel and helping power the car through a curve.

Off - Road mode locks power distribution between the front and rear axles, helping to improve traction on slippery or unpaved roads.

SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES ALL - TERRAIN CREDENTIALS Peerless all - terrain capability is a cornerstone of the Range Rover family and the new 2017 model year Range Rover adds a pair of new technologies designed to reinforce its off - road credentials: Low Traction Launch is a manually selectable driving mode designed to assist drivers when pulling away from a standstill on slippery surfaces such as wet grass, snow or ice2.

Available intelligent All - Wheel Drive with active twin - clutch monitors the traction of all four Regal Sportback wheels and activates when needed to provide impressive handling and cornering on both slippery surfaces and dry roads.

Keeping the motor's weight directly over the driven wheels also improves acceleration and traction on roads made slippery with things such as water, ice, sand, gravel or snow.

The rear - wheel - drive transmission delivers a noticeably more composed feel on the road, accelerating more smoothly out of corners and achieving better traction on slippery surfaces.

This configuration helped give the Golf better traction on slippery surfaces and made it sure - footed to drive even on dry roads.

It's combined with the latest version of traction control, which is itself constantly evolving in all vehicles, and the MINI is sure - footed on slippery roads.

This provides for a high level of traction on slippery surfaces, on roads which are icy on one side or in continually changing conditions.

Instant Traction makes for easier starts on slippery road surfaces The AWD system is equipped with Instant Traction for immediate drive engagement.

Traction control, a system that prevents the wheels from spinning on slippery roads, will now be optional on all cars.

A limited - slip center differential on the all - wheel drive model helps to generate excellent traction that is useful in wet and slippery conditions, but which isn't intended to serve as a platform for off - road adventures.

Options include Versatrak, a full - time all - wheel - drive system that transfers torque front to rear or side to side to help maintain grip with the road; StabiliTrak, which adjusts brake pressure and / or throttle when slippage is detected in lateral movement to continue traveling in the direction pointed; and enhanced traction control for sure - footed movement away from the light on slippery surfaces.

An available Control Trac four - wheel - drive system enhances traction on slippery surfaces, helps improve handling on dry roads and enables off - road capability.

The four - wheel - drive system adds traction in cold, damp or slippery conditions, but doesn't necessarily make the Octavia vRS feel faster or more fun on dry roads than the standard model.

Standard intelligent All - Wheel Drive with active twin - clutch monitors the traction of all four TourX wheels and activates when needed to provide excellent handling and cornering on both slippery surfaces and dry roads.

Control Trac four - wheel - drive system enhances traction on slippery surfaces, helps improve handling on dry roads and enables off - road capability.

The Wrangler is capable of managing all types of road conditions with great traction and handling even on sandy and slippery surfaces.

Traction control is becoming popular as a lighter, more fuel - efficient alternative to all - wheel - drive, which powers both the front and rear axles to provide extra grip on slippery roads.

The electric four - wheel drive system has been designed as a traction system to provide better grip when starting and when driving on slippery roads, for instance in snow or mud.

Traction control systems prevent the wheels from turning too quickly and losing grip under hard acceleration or on slippery roads.

However, on slippery roads the car must be driven with a light foot because the front tires can lose traction and send the car veering to the left or right.

Another standard: a traction control system that uses the brakes and throttle to restore traction once the wheels lose their grip on slippery roads.

Another standard feature: a traction control system that uses the brakes and throttle to restore traction once the wheels lose their grip on slippery roads.

On wet or slippery surfaces, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica claws the road with all - speed traction.

Most drivers in the snowy Midwest have had more than one experience with the terrifying loss of control that can come from losing traction on slippery or snow - caked roads.

The vehicle has been fully optimized to take advantage of this rear - traction when being driven in a sporty manner, or when requiring maximum traction on slippery Canadian winter roads.

The available Control Trac Four - Wheel - Drive system enhances traction on slippery surfaces, helps improve handling on dry roads and enables off - road capability.

Stability control and traction control automatically activate to avoid accidents on slippery road surfaces.

Other interesting technologies include a new intelligent permanent all - wheel - drive system for superior traction and better on - road fuel economy, and the patented Gradient Release Control, which improves driver confidence and control when releasing the brakes on steep and slippery slopes.

Even when the accelerator is floored, it is not likely that enough power would get to the rear wheels to make them lose traction even on the most slippery roads.